Excessive heat watch issued for Staten Island, NYC area as heat index will reach 110 later in week

AccuWeather.comIt'll be excessively hot in much of the country the rest of this week.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It's been hot out and it's getting hotter.

Dangerously so.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch from noon tomorrow through 10 p.m. Friday for Staten Island and the entire New York City area.

Afternoon temperatures will range from 95-100 degrees with heat index values up to 105 Thursday and 110 on Friday.

Today marked the fourth day in a row with temperatures 90 degrees or above -- and daytime highs will remain in the 90s at least through Saturday, according to the Weather Service.
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People are urged to limit or eliminate outdoor activities in the middle of the days by rescheduling to early morning or evening. Drink plenty of water and wear loose-fitting clothing, the agency recommends.